Admissions

Admission to the School of Nursing

The Linfield-Good Samaritan School of Nursing offers the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

The School of Nursing offers admission to transfer students who can demonstrate that all prerequisite course requirements will be completed by the program start term. Admission options include a junior entry for those students seeking a first bachelor’s degree and an accelerated option for students that have earned a prior bachelor’s degree.

In preparing to apply for admission, applicants should construct a prerequisite course plan that takes into consideration current commitments to work, family and other activities. It is important to keep in mind that each prerequisite course is transferred to the major and is fundamental in building a strong knowledge base for the nursing profession. Grades in prerequisite courses and all courses transferring into the nursing major are used to establish a BSN GPA, which is used in the evaluation process for admission.

For admission consideration, applicants must complete all prerequisites coursework with a grade of “C” or higher and earn a cumulative BSN GPA of 2.75 in all courses that will transfer into the major. Admission is highly competitive. The goal of the admissions process is to admit a community of learners that have the potential to succeed in a rigorous academic program and develop essential skills required for nursing practice.

Applications are accepted during the month of January. The admissions committee will offer admission to approximately 110 students from the January applicant pool for enrollment beginning summer, fall or spring. The 110 admitted students will be assigned to a start term according to educational background, when prerequisites will be completed, and where there is available space.  

In most cases, an applicant that has earned a prior bachelor’s degree by the application deadline will be considered for the accelerated BSN program, provided that all prerequisite course requirements will be completed by the program start date. Students with a prior degree will also be considered for fall entry. Students seeking their first bachelor’s degree will be assigned to a fall or spring start term.

Prerequisite Requirements for:

Regular BSN (for students seeking a first degree)

Accelerated BSN (for students already possessing a bachelor's degree)

RN-BSN (for licensed nurses seeking a bachelor's degree in nursing)